Job summary We are looking for Registered Nurses who would like to work as part of our inpatient team providing patient-centred care for people living with HIV.Responsibilities include:Referral management, Assessing and planning care, Discharge planning, Medication management, Symptom management, Palliative and end of life care.We aim to provide a tranquil and supportiveenvironment for patients and staff, allowing time for reflection and personaldevelopment.
The dedicated team is diverse with a wide range of knowledge,skills and backgrounds.
Main duties of the job Work with the nursing team providing individualised care in accordance with the organisations Policies and Procedures.Contribute to daily activities Inc. referrals, admissions, medication management, care planning, discharge management.Plan own work load and support colleagues as needed.Responsible for own documentation ensuring collaboration between members of the multi disciplinary team in delivering patient care.Ensure effective communication within the multi disciplinary teams both within the organisation and other outside agencies.To act as the patients advocate respecting patient privacy and dignity.
About us Our specialist ten-bed HIV community hospital is set justoutside of Brighton and Hove.
We pride ourselves on delivering person-centredholistic care, creating therapeutic alliances, promoting health, andself-management with all our patients.
We manage a wide range of clinical andmental health care including acute stepdown, continuing care, crisisprevention, drug and alcohol detox programme, high dependency care, medication management,mental health support, palliative andend of life care.
We work in partnership with HIV services across the southcoast including those from the voluntary sector.
Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will be responsible for the management and care of designated inpatients on a shift by shift basis.
Ensuring best practice and safe care delivery.The post holder will: Be responsible for processing referrals, assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of high standard programmes of care for all patients.Work within The NMC Code 2015 of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives.Use specialist skills, advanced practice, knowledge,professional judgement and competence in line with organisational policies.Support the professional development and training of students and colleagues.KEY AREASNursing standards and patient safetyAudit, qualityimprovement and policiesEffective use of resourcesEffective learning environmentRecord keeping: data protection and GDPR compliance Person Specification Desirable Experience of using SystmOne.
Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Adult Nurse NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse Experience Essential At least 1 year post qualification experience.
Experience of working in a team.
Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Desirable Experience of working with people living with HIV [PLWHIV] or other long term conditions.
Understanding of the current challenges for people PLWHIV.
Experience of working with people living with mental ill-health.
Experience of working with people who use alcohol and non-prescribed medications.